Rockcliffe Park Library Branch
Ag-Venture - What's in my food? From Canada Agriculture and Food MuseumFriday, Jan 30, 2026- 3:30pm
Learn about the nutrients in food, make a hands-on recipe, and learn some basics about human nutrition in this food-focused AgVenture program. The program includes making and tasting a yummy snack as a group.
Drop-in, English, Ages 7-12.
Family Storytime/ Contes en famille
Monday May 25, 2026 at 9:30am (series runs until Jun 29, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family English program.
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parentor caregiver. Drop-in program. Family English program.
Contes en famille. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges
RP Acoustic Music Circle
Are you looking for a cozy place to jam with other musicians? This is a drop-in for musicians ages 16+, to make some music. Bring your acoustic musical instrument - wind, string, keyboard or percussion. (instruments are not provided) This is a great way for local musicians to share their work with the community. This is for emerging artists or bands, who may not have access to traditional venues or performance opportunities and/or for more experienced musicians looking to hone their performance skills, experiment with new material, and test out ideas. This music performance circle can provide exposure to a variety of music genres (classical, jazz, rock, folk, pop, etc.), as well as new and experimental forms.
2026 Schedule Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30PM
2026 13 Jan / 10 Feb / 10 Mar / 14 Apr / 12 May / 9 June
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Rockcliffe Park Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write With Us!
We are all connected through story. Stories have the power to remove barriers of difference and to broaden perspectives. By writing together and listening to others with only positive feedback, we connect with the common humanity that bonds us all. Writers are free to write to whatever genre they desire. We will share and receive feedback on our pieces. Each workshop stands alone so no need to feel that one has missed out. A new writing prompt will be explored each session.
WCC believes that every voice deserves to be heard. No experience is necessary.
Wednesdays, May 20, 2026 - Jun 24, 2026 - 1:30pm
90 minutes
Pop up activities - every Thursday at Rockcliffe Park
Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3PM to 4:30PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either:
Art,Science and Engineering,Gamesor Puzzle challenges
Ages 3+ (with adult supervision)
Thursdays, May 21, 2026 - Jun 25, 2026 - 3:00pm
90 minutes
Rockcliffe Park Adult Book Club Tuesdays, Feb 03, 2026 - Jun 02, 2026 @ 1:30pm
The Rockcliffe Park Book Club gathers to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. Please join in to share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in person, in the afternoon. The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month. The initial meeting will be Tuesday, September 2 from 1:30-2:30 pm.
June 2, 2026: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Martha Hodgson
Public Service Supervisor / Superviseur, services publics
Rockcliffe Park Branch / Succursale Rockcliffe Park
Ottawa Public Library / Bibliothèque public d’Ottawa
[email protected]
613 580 2940
EVENTS IN NEIGHBOURING COMMUNITIES
Volunteers needed for Race Weekend Hydration Station in Manor Park
Volunteers are a key part of the Ottawa Marathon Race Weekend! You can be part of the action – right here in Manor Park – by volunteering to help at the ‘Hydration Station’ on May 24 from 6 am to 12:30 pm at the corner of Acacia Avenue and the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway. Each year, it takes over 50 volunteers to fill and serve 20,000 cups of water or electrolyte replacement. And it’s fun! For details and to register, please visit this link.
Community Coffee Day - April 24
Enjoy coffee, tea, snacks and more at The Rideau Community Hub at 815 St. Laurent Boulevard. The next two Community Coffee Days are March 27 and April 24, from 2 to 3 pm in Room 124. Hosted by The Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre and incubator13.
Spring Sale fundraiser - May 21
A spring sale fundraiser takes place in Rockcliffe Park at 296 Buena Vista Road on May 21 from 2 to 6 pm. There will be some lovely cotton dresses from India, pashminas in many colours and exquisite baroque pearls and jewellery with mother of pearl as well! A portion of the proceeds will support the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre food bank and the Casagugu Foundation for young artists. Refreshments will be served.
Odawa Native Friendship Centre PowWow - May 22 to 24
The Odawa Native Friendship Centre hosts the 2026 edition of its traditional PowWow at 815 St. Laurent Boulevard on May 22, from 4 to 8 pm, May 23, from 9 am to 9 pm, and on May 24, from 9 am to 5 pm. The event will feature traditional dancing, drumming and food.
Centennial Garden groundbreaking ceremony - May 22
Rockcliffe Park residents are invited to join Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Councillor Rawlson King for the Centennial Garden groundbreaking ceremony on May 22 at 4:30 pm at Village Green Park. The event will mark the start of construction to rejuvenate the Centennial Garden, located at the heart of the park.
"It's A Trap" crime prevention program launch - May 22
Everyone is welcome to attend North-South Development Roots & Culture Canada's launch of the "It's A Trap" crime prevention program on May 22 from 1 to 3 pm at the Vanier Community Centre, 270 Marier Avenue. The event will feature a panel discussion, "It Takes an Ecosystem: Turning Partnership into Strategy for Crime Prevention." North-South Development Roots and Culture Canada empowers youth and families through education, mentorship, and community programs that build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities. The "It's A Trap" crime prevention program aims to educate youth about the criminal life cycle, with a focus on risks and consequences associated with drugs, gang involvement and the sex trade. More information is available here: rootsandculturecanada.org
Cassandra Feature Film Screening - April 24
Everyone is welcome to a screening of Cassandra, a 72-minute Canadian drama about Seymour, an autistic musician whose world shifts when his support worker leaves. Cassandra is an independent Canadian feature film made in Ottawa by emerging local director and filmmaker Ben Bergeron. The screening takes place on April 24, from 7 to 10 pm, in the drama room at the Rideau Community Hub, 815 St. Laurent Blvd. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Beechwood Cemetery Macoun Marsh Reopening - April 22
After three years of careful planning and restoration, Macoun Marsh is naturally reopening this spring. Everyone is welcome on Earth Day, April 22 at 1 pm, for a first look at the life returning to this unique wetland at Beechwood Cemetery. This revitalization was made possible through generous community donations, with support from the TD Friends of the Environment Grant and Rural Clean Water Program. Come celebrate Earth Day and witness the marsh stirring back to life. The event takes place at the Macoun Marsh, close to the St. Laurent entrance. For details, visit beechwoodottawa.ca.
Tree Distribution!
The City’s Plant Your Place! program returns in 2026 with two ways to get a free tree: City-Wide Tree Distribution: Pick up a free tree and plant it yourself. Full-Service Tree Planting: Get a free tree planted for you if you live in a Priority Area for tree planting. Registration is now open. Learn more: www.plantyourplace.ca
Special Presentation on New Edinburgh in the former Gloucester Township - April 26
The Gloucester Historical Society hosts a special presentation "Helping Hands: A Culture of Mutual Support in Old New Edinburgh" by author and storyteller Janet Uren, featuring life in the New Edinburgh section of the former Gloucester Township. The event takes place April 26, from 2 to 4 pm, at MacKay United Church, 39 Dufferin Road. Everyone is welcome. Admission and parking are free. The presentation will coincide with the Society's annual general meeting. For details, please visit gloucesterhistory.com.
Volunteer Week Celebration Breakfast - April 24
Volunteer Ottawa’s Volunteer Week Celebration is an annual gathering that brings together everyone involved in Ottawa’s non-profit, charitable, and volunteer sectors to celebrate the impact of volunteering and strengthen cross-sector connections. The 2026 edition, Connected Ottawa, marks an exciting collaboration with Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King and will be hosted at Ottawa City Hall on April 24, from 7 am to 10 am. This event welcomes community leaders and advocates, non-profit and charity leaders, volunteer managers and coordinators, funders and corporate partners and municipal representatives and sector allies. Admission is free. Advance registration is required.
Spring Cleanup Event
Councillor Rawlson King is hosting a Spring Cleanup Event on April 25 from 11 am to 1 pm at Overbrook Park, located at 33 Quill Street. Everyone is welcome to participate. Cleanup supplies and treats will be available.
Mental health and wellness workshops for Black and Racialized Youth - March 24 to June 30
Black and racialized youth ages 14 and up are invited to participate in the African, Caribbean & Black Wellness Resource Centre's Rooted & Rising Workshop on mental health, wellness and identify, every other Tuesday from March 24 to June 30, 5 to 7 pm, at 610 Donald Street. Participation is free. Participants will be credited for volunteer hours. For details and to reserve your spot, visit Eventbrite.
Free Tax Clinic -April 25th
Need help filing your taxes? Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester MP Mona Fortier and Ottawa-Vanier MPP Lucille Collard host a free tax clinic on March 28 and April 11, 18 and 25 from 9 am to 12 pm at 233 Montreal Road. Book a timeslot by calling 613-998-1860 or emailing [email protected].
Ag-Venture - What's in my food? From Canada Agriculture and Food MuseumFriday, Jan 30, 2026- 3:30pm
Learn about the nutrients in food, make a hands-on recipe, and learn some basics about human nutrition in this food-focused AgVenture program. The program includes making and tasting a yummy snack as a group.
Drop-in, English, Ages 7-12.
Family Storytime/ Contes en famille
Monday May 25, 2026 at 9:30am (series runs until Jun 29, 2026)
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parent or caregiver. Drop-in program. Family English program.
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages and a parentor caregiver. Drop-in program. Family English program.
Contes en famille. Contes, comptines et chansons pour les enfants de tous âges
RP Acoustic Music Circle
Are you looking for a cozy place to jam with other musicians? This is a drop-in for musicians ages 16+, to make some music. Bring your acoustic musical instrument - wind, string, keyboard or percussion. (instruments are not provided) This is a great way for local musicians to share their work with the community. This is for emerging artists or bands, who may not have access to traditional venues or performance opportunities and/or for more experienced musicians looking to hone their performance skills, experiment with new material, and test out ideas. This music performance circle can provide exposure to a variety of music genres (classical, jazz, rock, folk, pop, etc.), as well as new and experimental forms.
2026 Schedule Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30PM
2026 13 Jan / 10 Feb / 10 Mar / 14 Apr / 12 May / 9 June
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) and the Rockcliffe Park Branch invite you to join us for our writing workshops: Write With Us!
We are all connected through story. Stories have the power to remove barriers of difference and to broaden perspectives. By writing together and listening to others with only positive feedback, we connect with the common humanity that bonds us all. Writers are free to write to whatever genre they desire. We will share and receive feedback on our pieces. Each workshop stands alone so no need to feel that one has missed out. A new writing prompt will be explored each session.
WCC believes that every voice deserves to be heard. No experience is necessary.
Wednesdays, May 20, 2026 - Jun 24, 2026 - 1:30pm
90 minutes
Pop up activities - every Thursday at Rockcliffe Park
Join us at Rockcliffe Park Branch every Thursday from 3PM to 4:30PM for a different self-directed pop up activity in either:
Art,Science and Engineering,Gamesor Puzzle challenges
Ages 3+ (with adult supervision)
Thursdays, May 21, 2026 - Jun 25, 2026 - 3:00pm
90 minutes
Rockcliffe Park Adult Book Club Tuesdays, Feb 03, 2026 - Jun 02, 2026 @ 1:30pm
The Rockcliffe Park Book Club gathers to enjoy and discuss a wide variety of books selected by book club members. Please join in to share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere in person, in the afternoon. The group will meet the first Tuesday of every month. The initial meeting will be Tuesday, September 2 from 1:30-2:30 pm.
June 2, 2026: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Martha Hodgson
Public Service Supervisor / Superviseur, services publics
Rockcliffe Park Branch / Succursale Rockcliffe Park
Ottawa Public Library / Bibliothèque public d’Ottawa
[email protected]
613 580 2940
EVENTS IN NEIGHBOURING COMMUNITIES
Volunteers needed for Race Weekend Hydration Station in Manor Park
Volunteers are a key part of the Ottawa Marathon Race Weekend! You can be part of the action – right here in Manor Park – by volunteering to help at the ‘Hydration Station’ on May 24 from 6 am to 12:30 pm at the corner of Acacia Avenue and the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway. Each year, it takes over 50 volunteers to fill and serve 20,000 cups of water or electrolyte replacement. And it’s fun! For details and to register, please visit this link.
Community Coffee Day - April 24
Enjoy coffee, tea, snacks and more at The Rideau Community Hub at 815 St. Laurent Boulevard. The next two Community Coffee Days are March 27 and April 24, from 2 to 3 pm in Room 124. Hosted by The Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre and incubator13.
Spring Sale fundraiser - May 21
A spring sale fundraiser takes place in Rockcliffe Park at 296 Buena Vista Road on May 21 from 2 to 6 pm. There will be some lovely cotton dresses from India, pashminas in many colours and exquisite baroque pearls and jewellery with mother of pearl as well! A portion of the proceeds will support the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre food bank and the Casagugu Foundation for young artists. Refreshments will be served.
Odawa Native Friendship Centre PowWow - May 22 to 24
The Odawa Native Friendship Centre hosts the 2026 edition of its traditional PowWow at 815 St. Laurent Boulevard on May 22, from 4 to 8 pm, May 23, from 9 am to 9 pm, and on May 24, from 9 am to 5 pm. The event will feature traditional dancing, drumming and food.
Centennial Garden groundbreaking ceremony - May 22
Rockcliffe Park residents are invited to join Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Councillor Rawlson King for the Centennial Garden groundbreaking ceremony on May 22 at 4:30 pm at Village Green Park. The event will mark the start of construction to rejuvenate the Centennial Garden, located at the heart of the park.
"It's A Trap" crime prevention program launch - May 22
Everyone is welcome to attend North-South Development Roots & Culture Canada's launch of the "It's A Trap" crime prevention program on May 22 from 1 to 3 pm at the Vanier Community Centre, 270 Marier Avenue. The event will feature a panel discussion, "It Takes an Ecosystem: Turning Partnership into Strategy for Crime Prevention." North-South Development Roots and Culture Canada empowers youth and families through education, mentorship, and community programs that build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities. The "It's A Trap" crime prevention program aims to educate youth about the criminal life cycle, with a focus on risks and consequences associated with drugs, gang involvement and the sex trade. More information is available here: rootsandculturecanada.org
Cassandra Feature Film Screening - April 24
Everyone is welcome to a screening of Cassandra, a 72-minute Canadian drama about Seymour, an autistic musician whose world shifts when his support worker leaves. Cassandra is an independent Canadian feature film made in Ottawa by emerging local director and filmmaker Ben Bergeron. The screening takes place on April 24, from 7 to 10 pm, in the drama room at the Rideau Community Hub, 815 St. Laurent Blvd. Tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Beechwood Cemetery Macoun Marsh Reopening - April 22
After three years of careful planning and restoration, Macoun Marsh is naturally reopening this spring. Everyone is welcome on Earth Day, April 22 at 1 pm, for a first look at the life returning to this unique wetland at Beechwood Cemetery. This revitalization was made possible through generous community donations, with support from the TD Friends of the Environment Grant and Rural Clean Water Program. Come celebrate Earth Day and witness the marsh stirring back to life. The event takes place at the Macoun Marsh, close to the St. Laurent entrance. For details, visit beechwoodottawa.ca.
Tree Distribution!
The City’s Plant Your Place! program returns in 2026 with two ways to get a free tree: City-Wide Tree Distribution: Pick up a free tree and plant it yourself. Full-Service Tree Planting: Get a free tree planted for you if you live in a Priority Area for tree planting. Registration is now open. Learn more: www.plantyourplace.ca
Special Presentation on New Edinburgh in the former Gloucester Township - April 26
The Gloucester Historical Society hosts a special presentation "Helping Hands: A Culture of Mutual Support in Old New Edinburgh" by author and storyteller Janet Uren, featuring life in the New Edinburgh section of the former Gloucester Township. The event takes place April 26, from 2 to 4 pm, at MacKay United Church, 39 Dufferin Road. Everyone is welcome. Admission and parking are free. The presentation will coincide with the Society's annual general meeting. For details, please visit gloucesterhistory.com.
Volunteer Week Celebration Breakfast - April 24
Volunteer Ottawa’s Volunteer Week Celebration is an annual gathering that brings together everyone involved in Ottawa’s non-profit, charitable, and volunteer sectors to celebrate the impact of volunteering and strengthen cross-sector connections. The 2026 edition, Connected Ottawa, marks an exciting collaboration with Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King and will be hosted at Ottawa City Hall on April 24, from 7 am to 10 am. This event welcomes community leaders and advocates, non-profit and charity leaders, volunteer managers and coordinators, funders and corporate partners and municipal representatives and sector allies. Admission is free. Advance registration is required.
Spring Cleanup Event
Councillor Rawlson King is hosting a Spring Cleanup Event on April 25 from 11 am to 1 pm at Overbrook Park, located at 33 Quill Street. Everyone is welcome to participate. Cleanup supplies and treats will be available.
Mental health and wellness workshops for Black and Racialized Youth - March 24 to June 30
Black and racialized youth ages 14 and up are invited to participate in the African, Caribbean & Black Wellness Resource Centre's Rooted & Rising Workshop on mental health, wellness and identify, every other Tuesday from March 24 to June 30, 5 to 7 pm, at 610 Donald Street. Participation is free. Participants will be credited for volunteer hours. For details and to reserve your spot, visit Eventbrite.
- From Councillor Rawlson King
Free Tax Clinic -April 25th
Need help filing your taxes? Ottawa-Vanier-Gloucester MP Mona Fortier and Ottawa-Vanier MPP Lucille Collard host a free tax clinic on March 28 and April 11, 18 and 25 from 9 am to 12 pm at 233 Montreal Road. Book a timeslot by calling 613-998-1860 or emailing [email protected].